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WD9EWK AO-51 V/S, Sunday 3 Sept.
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 03 Sep '06

03 Sep '06

Hi again! Another day, another chance (or two) to make more V/S QSOs via AO-51 before the mode change. I woke up a little early this morning, so I decided to combine a quick shopping trip with a trip to a nearby city park that sits on the DM33/DM43 boundary. I was on the AO-51 pass around 1550-1600 UTC from the park with my portable V/S setup, and made 7 QSOs. The most activity I've heard in the 5 AO-51 passes I've tried since Friday. I worked W0LMD (CO), KU7Z (UT), N8BBQ (OH), W2NBJ (MD), KB0JQO (IA), WA4SCA (TN), and AI7W (OR). On the next pass, around 1730 UTC, I was back home and worked W0LMD and KU7Z again - the only ones on there with me. I was in the driveway in front of my house, using the car as my base of operations again. For much of the pass, I left the 2m Yagi laying on the car's roof and took the downconverter in one hand to point and twist it. AO-51's 145.920 MHz receiver is very sensitive, even when my Yagi was pointing parallel to the ground and the satellite was up at 20-30 degrees elevation. Assuming the mode change happens tonight (early Monday, UTC time), this will be the last chance to try V/S for a little while. I made 14 contacts on 5 different passes. I worked two stations on each of 3 passes (W0LMD, KU7Z), and those stations were in 10 different states. When I grow up :-) I would like to set up a proper satellite station at home. Until then, I am happy to be able to set up portable stations and do this stuff. Fun stuff, even if it is 95F/35C outside at the moment. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Phoenix, Arizona USA http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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WD9EWK and AO-51 V/S, Saturday (2 Sep) morning
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 03 Sep '06

03 Sep '06

Hi! I took a short drive to a nearby park that straddles 112 degrees West longitude (the DM33/DM43 boundary), and set up for a low western pass for AO-51 around 1808-1818 UTC. Maximum elevation was only 10 degrees, but I wanted to give it a try with my portable V/S setup I've started using. No contacts, but I know I could hear the S-band downlink from about 4 or 5 degrees elevation from that location. I had a lot of time to talk to myself. :-) An impressive thing, the AO-51 S-band downlink. Very easy to hear even at low elevation, and I'm hoping to try at least one pass tonight and one Sunday morning before the mode change. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Phoenix, Arizona USA http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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I: ionic propulsion motor
by Francesco Grappi 03 Sep '06

03 Sep '06

HI Luc, Very interesting animation and explanation ... Thank you 73" Francesco IW4DVZ -----Messaggio originale----- Da: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]]Per conto di Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Inviato: sabato 2 settembre 2006 9.27 A: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org Oggetto: [amsat-bb] ionic propulsion motor HI Here is a link explaining the ionic motor propulsion system with a nice animation (in French) the SMART-1 first lunar European space probe will crash on the moon on September 3 at 0541 UTC. Could be usable for our HEO fleet? It seems pretty simple at the first look. http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/AFPanimation/SmartFR3008/ "-" The medium is the message...The content is the audience...;) Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Icom 910 Aux Switching
by Bruce 03 Sep '06

03 Sep '06

Keith With the help of K5VH I was already working on your question of aux switching the 910. I'am working towards using my 70 watt amp for TX L-band. Per Toms help I am using a reed relay from radio shack & perf board. I was successful in using the ACC socket, pin 2 & 3 to switch the relay on & off, controlling 12V to my 1270 Mhz amp PTT. Works great when you key the mike & with Wisp it correctly TX's my TNC & 1270 amp automatically. 73 Bruce KG4YEV

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Mode V/S across the pond ?
by Dave G1OCN 03 Sep '06

03 Sep '06

Anybody going to be around for the mid Atlantic pass of AO-51 later today at 2245 through to 2252 UTC ? Cheers. Dave. Portland. Dorset. IO80SM

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Rotators
by Luciano G. Nachif 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Hello folks! I'm on the market for a new rotor that will take care of my HF beam and satellite antennas. I have seen the Yaesu and Hy-Gain ones. Some people say since a new company took Hy-Gain over, quality has been a major problem. I would like to hear from you. Could you respond off the list to nachif(a)terra.com.br please? Best regards, Luciano Gasparini PT9KK nachif(a)terra.com.br

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Graphical satellite calendar
by John Mock 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Here's a work in progress: http://www.qsl.net/kd6pag/Sep2006.gif This shows graphically when passes for SO-50 and AO-51 occur at my QTH for the month of September. Each row corresponds to a day, each square is an hour, and the colored rectangles inside a square (or two) represent a given pass, with the color corresponding to the satellite listed in the legend. The height of the rectangle corresponds to the maximum elevation of the pass. If a rectangle is at the top of a square, then it's largely an eastern pass, and if at the bottom of a square, then it's a western pass. If it's not quite at the top or bottom, then the maximum elevation is not exactly in the east or west; for example, if AOS is in the north and LOS is in the east (instead of the south). So one can quickly glance at the graphical calendar and see which are good passes to try to work in the next few days. It may also be helpful for rovers when planning trips, to maximize the number of passes while in a given area. Spouses who might not be able to read satellite predictions could look at the graph and have an idea of when you might want to be busy. So far, the predictions are generated using LINUX SatTrack (perhaps edited by hand, for example, to account for AO-51's schedule) and fed into a Perl program which produces the .gif files. Eventually, i'll probably make it CGI accessible if folks find it useful. Let me know what you think. 73's and good luck. -- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer)

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Satellite on the Moon
by Mike Hooles 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Hi Folks, I understand that a European satellite that was circling the moon is scheduled to be crashed onto the moon at 0543 UTC tomorrow morning (3 Sept in the UK). It is claimed that the impact and cloud of debris thrown up from the moon should be visible through a small telescope or binoculars, if anyones interested, Regards Mike G3LGR

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FO-29 over South America
by gcarpi＠alternativagratis.com 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Hi, the following datas are CW telemetry from FO-29. I caught it this evening 09/02/06 at 21:10 UTC when the satellite is over Argentina. For decode the telemetry strings I used JE9PEL's software, (excelent). 73 Gustavo, LW2DTZ --------- Data 1 --------- Main Relay ON : DCM ON SRAM ON : Packet OFF JTA ON : JTD OFF GAS ON : SAS ON : UVC ON UVC Level 1 : PCU Mode AUTO PCU level 1 : Battery Mode FULL Battery Logic FULL : Digitalker Mode OFF : UVC ACT/PAS PAS CPU RUN/RESET RUN : Spin Period 8356,0 [msec] Sun Angle 72,5 [deg] GAS-Z 60784,3 [nT] GAS-X 70098,0 [nT] Solar Panel Current 833,3 [mA] Battery Current -275,2 [mA] Battery Voltage 15,8 [V] Battery Middle Voltage 6,8 [V] Bus Voltage 15,2 [V] Analog Tx Power 629,9 [mW] Structure Temp. 1 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 2 28,3 [C] Structure Temp. 3 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 4 26,7 [C] Battery Cell Temp. 30,6 [C] --------- Data 2 --------- Main Relay ON : DCM ON SRAM ON : Packet OFF JTA ON : JTD OFF GAS ON : SAS ON : UVC ON UVC Level 1 : PCU Mode AUTO PCU level 1 : Battery Mode FULL Battery Logic FULL : Digitalker Mode OFF : UVC ACT/PAS PAS CPU RUN/RESET RUN : Spin Period 8356,0 [msec] Sun Angle 72,5 [deg] GAS-Z 61764,7 [nT] GAS-X 69117,6 [nT] Solar Panel Current 813,7 [mA] Battery Current -275,2 [mA] Battery Voltage 15,7 [V] Battery Middle Voltage 6,8 [V] Bus Voltage 15,2 [V] Analog Tx Power 779,4 [mW] Structure Temp. 1 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 2 28,3 [C] Structure Temp. 3 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 4 26,7 [C] Battery Cell Temp. 30,6 [C] --------- Data 3 --------- Main Relay ON : DCM ON SRAM ON : Packet OFF JTA ON : JTD OFF GAS ON : SAS ON : UVC ON UVC Level 1 : PCU Mode AUTO PCU level 1 : Battery Mode FULL Battery Logic FULL : Digitalker Mode OFF : UVC ACT/PAS PAS CPU RUN/RESET RUN : Spin Period 8356,0 [msec] Sun Angle 72,5 [deg] GAS-Z 62745,1 [nT] GAS-X 67647,0 [nT] Solar Panel Current 833,3 [mA] Battery Current -275,2 [mA] Battery Voltage 15,7 [V] Battery Middle Voltage 6,8 [V] Bus Voltage 15,2 [V] Analog Tx Power 597,4 [mW] Structure Temp. 1 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 2 28,3 [C] Structure Temp. 3 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 4 26,7 [C] Battery Cell Temp. 30,6 [C] --------- Data 4 --------- Main Relay ON : DCM ON SRAM ON : Packet OFF JTA ON : JTD OFF GAS ON : SAS ON : UVC ON UVC Level 1 : PCU Mode AUTO PCU level 1 : Battery Mode FULL Battery Logic FULL : Digitalker Mode OFF : UVC ACT/PAS PAS CPU RUN/RESET RUN : Spin Period 2570,0 [msec] Sun Angle 128,5 [deg] GAS-Z 11764,7 [nT] GAS-X 65196,1 [nT] Solar Panel Current 833,3 [mA] Battery Current -294,8 [mA] Battery Voltage 15,8 [V] Battery Middle Voltage 6,8 [V] Bus Voltage 15,2 [V] Analog Tx Power 688,4 [mW] Structure Temp. 1 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 2 28,3 [C] Structure Temp. 3 27,1 [C] Structure Temp. 4 26,7 [C] Battery Cell Temp. 30,6 [C] -- Con Netfono, mientras navegas, podes hablar por telefono, de PC a PC... GRATIS! Bajate tu Netfono en http://www.netfono.com Verificado por AG: Este mensaje este libre de virus.

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ionic propulsion motor
by Luc Leblanc VE2DWE 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

HI Here is a link explaining the ionic motor propulsion system with a nice animation (in French) the SMART-1 first lunar European space probe will crash on the moon on September 3 at 0541 UTC. Could be usable for our HEO fleet? It seems pretty simple at the first look. http://www.radio-canada.ca/nouvelles/AFPanimation/SmartFR3008/ "-" The medium is the message...The content is the audience...;) Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe

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Re: Mode V/S across the pond ?
by Dave G1OCN 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

A couple of carriers on a good downlink. Nothing else heard. Wonder if you heard anything Andy ? Cheers, Dave.

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Icom 910H aux switching
by Keith Le Boutillier 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Hi I wish to switch my amp and pre amps when using the Icom 910H Is their any way of having a switching line the changes when the rig goes into TX I have read the manual and checked the sockets on the back of the rig but can't see an aux switching line or voltage change or anything that I could use. Dose anyone have any advice or achieved what I wish to do 73 Keith GU6EFB No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 01/09/2006

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Re: Icom 910H aux switching
by Scott Townley 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Keith: My 2 pence worth is that the best way to do these things is with an external sequencer. The ARRL Handbook has a simple one, plus you can get them ready-made from DB6NT, Advanced Receiver Research, and I think W1GHZ sells some on eBay from time to time. The idea: you PTT the sequencer (footswitch or equivalent) and the sequencer unkeys the preamp, keys the amp, and then keys the rig, in that order. That way everything is where it should be when you speak/key the rig. If you have the rig put everything else in TX then the rig can be transmitting before/as the relays are switching over, which is a guaranteed way of replacing your preamp transistors and/or relays someday. That also implies no VOX with preamps. At 04:23 2006-09-02, Keith Le Boutillier wrote: >Hi > > >I wish to switch my amp and pre amps when using the Icom 910H > >Is their any way of having a switching line the changes when the rig goes >into TX >I have read the manual and checked the sockets on the back of the rig but >can't see an aux switching line or voltage change or anything that I could >use. > >Dose anyone have any advice or achieved what I wish to do > >73 Keith GU6EFB > >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 01/09/2006 > >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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WD9EWK's first time on AO-51 V/S tonight
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Hi! I've had an AIDC 3731 downconverter, one converted by K5GNA, for just over a year. I haven't used it until tonight, when I had some free time in the evening. I took it and a bunch of stuff to my stepson's Boy Scout meeting (a church in grid DM43ap, northeast Phoenix), and hoped to work an AO-51 pass while he was in his meeting. After a storm blew through Phoenix (it kept me off an SO-50 pass around 0220 UTC), the skies cleared enough to make a try at the AO-51 pass around 0320 UTC. I set up my station, and waited for the satellite. TX was my IC-W32A HT at 5W, turning off the 70cm side of the radio, into my Arrow Antennas 2m/70cm handheld Yagi. RX was with the downconverter into a Yaesu VX-2R (I could disable TX on this radio, to protect the downconverter - plus it had an attenuator). I had a 6dB attenuator in the coax line, along with the VX-2R's attenuator function, so the S-meter wasn't moving much until I heard the satellite. Once I found the downlink, it wasn't hard to keep up with it through the pass. I let the downconverter with its dipole and corner reflector sit on the car's roof, and had a splitter from the VX-2R's speaker-mic jack to feed an earpiece and my Sony digital recorder. I heard one QSO finish up, then I made a call. Angelo N5UXT in New Orleans heard me and I worked him first, then I was called by WA4EWV. I heard a W9HT toward the end of the pass, but could not work that station. I could follow the Doppler on the RX signal well enough, and every so often the signal would take a dip and then come back up. If I held the downconverter and twisted it, I could get the signal back up, but most of the time I just set it on the roof in the general direction of AO-51 and held the Yagi in one hand and a speaker-mic into my IC-W32A with the other hand. I really wish I had a small camera or camcorder with me, to get a photo of my "station", but at least I have an audio recording of the pass with my 2 contacts. I am impressed with how well the downconverter worked, and with AO-51 in this V/S configuration. This was the first time I did anything that used a ham frequency above 23cm. I'm hoping to have some time Friday morning to work an AO-51 pass and try this again, but if that's not possible I want to work some passes this weekend before the mode change. This was fun! 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Phoenix, Arizona USA http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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JAMSAT Satellite AWARD in progress
by Mikio_Mouri 02 Sep '06

02 Sep '06

Dear Satellite Enthusiast! On 16th August, JAMSAT announced new award for Satellite Communication on amsat-bb. >Revised] New Satellite Award from JAMSAT >2006/08/17 22:53 JST > > The award design is now under final touch, and will be sent to printing shortly. We have already received several applications, as well as questions. We appreciate your patience. If you have any question, don't hesitate to contact madoguchi(a)jamsat.or.jp Best regards, Mikio Mouri JA3GEP President of the Japan-AMSAT (JAMSAT) September 02, 2006

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Space Barnacle turned off?
by Greg D. 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Hi folks, With the delay in the Atlantis launch, I was wondering if PCSAT-2 has already been turned off for good, or if it has a few more days of operations left? Just curious, Greg KO6TH

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Cable Informations
by Vincenzo Mone 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Hi to the list, due to change the antenna cables, I would like to know which is the better one at least price For the Satellites activates. Unfortunately I have to use a long descent. I want also install my old 23 elements antenna for the 1,2 GHz. So the cable should be all for the satellites activates and should be for 2 meters 70 centimetres 23 centimetres I would like also to get a Mast preamplifier for the 23 centimetres. I already have the Mast preamplifier for the 2 meters and the 70 centimetres. They are both from Dressler and both has the EVV Interface. Please let me know which one is the better one at least price and if it needs also of the interface. Please let me know prices and where to get them Any suggestion will be really appreciated. Thanks in advance. 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 *************************************** ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** ***************************************

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want
by w3vvp 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Any body have a 1.2 ghz-50 watt amp w/preamp for sale. Have looked at a ouple sites. Thanks George,W3VVP

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ECHO
by McGrane 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

greetings I would like to report very poor reception of echo even with an 8 element yagi and an 18 Db preamp. I assume the downlink power is real flea power for battery charging or other testing. After 2 years of pleading with amsat, the downlink power is still a mystery. It is not shown on the colaradosatellite telemetry graphs (TX B) or the amsat website, after repeated requests here and elsewhere I'll assume it is being held secret for some reason. There has been a tremendous lack of technical reporting on ECHO. I realize people are very busy but time should be taken to educate the amsat community. 73, patrick N2OEQ 32323

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Last call for instock 2.4 GHz downconverters
by k5gna＠houston.rr.com 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

To: All, from Bob, K5GNA Please respond to: k5gna(a)aol.com -- replying to the Road Runner address on this Email will only delay a response. I have Fourteen (14) of the AIDC 2.4 GHz downconverters packages left that are packed and ready to ship, except for sealing. I have shipped a lot of these downconverters in the last few years, but I am not restocking these downconverters until we have another HEO satellite up, or if there should be enough demand (enough on a waiting list) for 2.4 GHz receive in the near future. THIS MAY BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET ONE FOR A WHILE. These packages include about everything you will need to receive AO-51 for portable or even fixed operation, except the FM receiver and battery. The package will include the following: AIDC 3731 downconverter with 37 dB of gain, good for 13.8 VDC operation, retuned for 2.4 GHz, with a 2 meter IF crystal @ $105.00; 12 dBi corner reflector @ $27.00; Power inserter @ $10.00; 6 dB attenuator @ $3.00; 3' and 12' jumper for portable operation @ $5.00; F female to BNC male adapter @ $3.00; Shipping, handling and insurance in the USA @ $10.00. TOTALl = $163.00 SHIPPING OVERSEAS WOULD ADD AN ADDITIONAL $20.00. Just for the AMSAT BB -- I will also include the following 2 items at NO CHARGE: (1) N adapter for future use with a larger dish and feed (normally @ $ 5.00) (2) Wall wart power supply with weird connector -- simply cut it and splice it into a short F cable -- but since it is 110VAC, it is not for overseas. (normally @ $5.00). The remaining units not taken on the Amsat BB will go on Ebay in few days, but without the 2 giveaways. I also have some 2.4 GHz signal sources for $17.50, plus $8.00 shipping and handling in the USA. These are Gardiner downconverters that without modifications will produce a signal at about 2399.875 MHz (or 143.875 MHz in your RX). I also include a crystal (solders to the top of the PC board) to come out at about 2400.020 (or 144.020 MHz in your RX). I have a few of the 12 dBi corner reflectors that clip onto the AIDC downconverters available separately at $27.00 each plus shipping and handling. I could also add the signal sources to the downconverter packages, plus I could replace the 12' portable sized cable with a 50' cable for fixed use -- please inqure. Please respond to me at k5gna(a)aol.com if you want someting and I will send you complete details on paying, etc. Bob K5GNA k5gna(a)aol.com

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Mobile QSO on VO-52
by Luc Leblanc VE2DWE 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Hi all On my lunch break i was able to make a QSO with VE3BSB James in his car running. It was my first QSO with a mobile station on a Transponder type satellite in SSB. I was testting an old KLM 2M 14C on the downlink and i was using a 7.5' dish on the uplink. The power setting was at 0 on my FT-847. The hic with low TX power make us often unhearded by some stations and i have to often crank up my power to be able to make the other party hear me. But on this QSO i was able to keep my power at 0 or near that as the 847 still transmit some wattage my last preamp knows it... "-" The medium is the message...The content is the audience...;) Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe "-"

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Last call for papers - Deadline Approaching
by Emily Clarke 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

2006 AMSAT North America Space Symposium 6-8 October 2006, Foster City, California Call for Papers: Final Call http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2006CallForPapers.php Invitation: Speakers are invited to submit and present papers dealing with the science of Amateur Radio Satellites and associated technologies for the AMSAT 2006 Space Symposium. The Symposium will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, California approximately 10km south of San Francisco International Airport. This is an annual Symposium, however the 2005 Symposium was cancelled due to hurricane damage caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Speakers originally scheduled for the 2005 Symposium are invited to re-submit papers for the 2006 Symposium. Topics: Recommended topics include but are not limited to the following categories: · AMSAT P3E · AMSAT Eagle · Microsatellite Projects · Cubesat and Nanosatellite Projects · ARISS · Attitude Determination and Control · Propulsion · Communications · Mechanical · Antennas · Groundstations · Digital Modes · Education and Outreach · Launch Opportunities · Status Reports Other Activities: · The AMSAT Board of Directors will meet on 5-6 October. · The AMSAT Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on 6 October. · AMSAT International will meet 8 October · The IARU Satellite Committee will meet during the Symposium and will hold a public round table discussion on frequency coordination on 8 October · The ARISS International Delegates Meeting will be held on 9-10 October · "Birds of a Feather" sessions (BOFS) will be available on request Deadline: Applications for papers must be received ASAP. Papers must be submitted no later than 12 September 2006. Procedure: The planning committee has created an online registration system where you can submit your abstract and track it. Using this system you will allow you to submit your paper and any subsequent changes online. Visit the 2006 Symposium Paper Registration webpage for instructions: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2006PapersProcedure.php Contact Emily Clarke, N1DID for additional information or Jean Fletcher KG6IAK for additional information Venue: See the 2006 Space Symposium web page for additional information about the venue.

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ECHO duty cycle
by McGrane 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

hello again- Does anyone know what percentage of a day or orbit the echo transmitters are ON? I've been thinking about the battery depth of discharge issue. Being that they are as a whole 4 amp hours, a 10 percent discharge would equate to about 1.6 amps for one quarter of an orbit on-time. According to drew, the transmitters are drawing about .8 amps. I hope people are viewing depth of discharge as a function of amp-hours more than voltage ( I realize also important ). Any comments are welcome. Thanks, pat n2oeq

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DELMARVA residents!!
by Bob McGwier 01 Sep '06

01 Sep '06

Hello Delmarva residents: We are looking for people to participate in an AMSAT project at U. Md. E.S., in the Wallops Island area, and at a new facility in Pocomoke, Md. near Wallops. This is a satellite construction project for the amateur satellite service. If you are interested in participation, live close enough to give us time on a regular basis, please reply to this email mailto: n4hy(a)amsat.org Bob N4HY -- Robert W. McGwier, Ph.D. Center for Communications Research 805 Bunn Drive Princeton, NJ 08540 (609)-924-4600 (sig required by employer)

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Re: Digital sats with less
by Gould Smith 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

Hi Gary, Yes the USB to serial adapters work, but they are not all equal. I have found the ones with the FTDI chip and drivers to be the most reliable. In my computer upgrade I installed a USB to serial port and also got a PCI to dual serial port card (very cost effective). The new computer came with no serial ports, but I am using three serial ports for digital work. First one for 9600 bps modem to WiSP software. Second for SatPC32 to LVB tracker and rotor control Third for SatPC32 to FT-847 for Doppler tracking. Granted, I had to install/uninstall theUSB/serial driver about 8 times before it worked. The PCI card with two serial ports worked the first time. Once I got the drivers installed correctly I have had no trouble and used the serial ports with multiple devices without a problem for the last month. 73, Gould, WA4SXM ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary" <w4gns(a)isp.com> To: "Gould Smith" <gouldsmi(a)bellsouth.net> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Digital sats with less > > Question on the computer to TNC hook up .Do the USB to serial adapters > work ? If not ,how are you guys interfacing, using modern computers > ,without a serial port? > 73 W4GNS > > > At 12:49 PM 8/31/2006, you wrote: >>Hello All, >> >>While re-configuring my digital station the last couple of weeks I have >>had the opportunity to try some things I normally wouldn't. I was >>surprised the last couple of days to find that I could work GO-32 with >>less that I expected. > >

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Re: HITSAT information
by Mineo Wakita 31 Aug '06

31 Aug '06

HITSAT will be launched via M-V-7 with SOLAR-B scheduled for 22Sep06 21:00-22:00 UTC (23Sep06 06:00-07:00 JST). Keps do not be made public yet. http://www.hit.ac.jp/~satori/hitsat/index-e.html http://www.hit.ac.jp/~satori/gs/e/index.html http://www.jaxa.jp/news_topics/column/no16/p2_e.html http://www.isas.jaxa.jp/e/enterp/missions/solar-b/index.shtml http://www.southgatearc.org/news/august2006/hitsat.htm http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/hitsat01.htm --------------------------------------------- Name: Mineo Wakita / JE9PEL, JAMSAT member Mail: ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp URL : http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ QTH : Yokohama Japan, GL:PM95TJ Date: Sep 1, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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